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The Community Star prints adoptable pet information weekly. Area shelters, rescues and foster groups can send contact information along with jpg photos of available pets — using Pets of the Week in the subject line — to news editor Paul Eisenberg at [email protected].

Ashley is a 3-year-old who takes some time to warm up to people, but once she does she is a total sweetheart. Ashley loves a good playtime and gets along with other kitties.
Ashley is a 3-year-old who takes some time to warm up to people, but once she does she is a total sweetheart. Ashley loves a good playtime and gets along with other kitties.
Alvira, a strikingly beautiful medium haired tortie, came to the shelter at 4 years old as a stray. She is a timid little girl who barely ventures out of her cage and is looking for a home where she can blossom.
Alvira, a strikingly beautiful medium haired tortie, came to the shelter at 4 years old as a stray. She is a timid little girl who barely ventures out of her cage and is looking for a home where she can blossom.
Keane is a handsome little pup that is is a fun and loving puppy, but certainly not too wild or nippy like his younger counterparts.
Keane is a handsome little pup that is is a fun and loving puppy, but certainly not too wild or nippy like his younger counterparts.
Bruno is a 2-year-old mastiff mix who loves to play. He's as sweet as he is handsome.
Bruno is a 2-year-old mastiff mix who loves to play. He’s as sweet as he is handsome.
CeCe is a beautiful 2-year-old female terrier mix who can be a bit shy meeting new people initially, but as soon as she gets to know you, she will melt in your arms. She does great with other dogs her size, but needs a home without small dogs or cats. She loves belly rubs, play tug with toys and going on walks. She is potty trained.
CeCe is a beautiful 2-year-old female terrier mix who can be a bit shy meeting new people initially, but as soon as she gets to know you, she will melt in your arms. She does great with other dogs her size, but needs a home without small dogs or cats. She loves belly rubs, play tug with toys and going on walks. She is potty trained.

PAWS Animal Shelter

8301 W. 191st St., Tinley Park, 815-464-7298, www.pawstinleypark.org

Animal Welfare League

10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, 708-636-8586, www.animalwelfareleague.com

Tender Loving Care

13016 W. 151st St., Homer Glen, 708-301-1594, www.tlcanimalshelter.org

South Suburban Humane Society

21800 Central Ave Matteson, 708-755-7387, www.southsuburbanhumane.org.

National Animal Welfare Society

9981 W. 190th St., Suites A and B, Mokena, 708-478-5102, nawsus.org

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Alsip to the Rescue

20601 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort, 815-469-1044, www.alsiptotherescue.org

Heather’s Foster Dogs

23020 Lahon Road, Steger, 708-497-5399, [email protected], www.heathersfosterdogs.org/hfd-daily-southtown-pet-of-the-week

Dogs are Deserving Rescue

P.O. Box 623, Crete, 312-428-6988, www.dogsaredeservingrescue.com